Robert Brass to moderate the “Introduction to Criminal Trial Preparation” at NJICLE Criminal Law Institute

Dughi, Hewit and Domalewski, PC is proud to announce that Robert J. Brass, Esq., of Counsel to the Firm,  will moderate the “Introduction to Criminal Trial Preparation” segment of the NJICLE “New Attorney Day – 2025” virtual program, on Saturday, March 1, 2025.  The “Introduction to Criminal Trial Preparation” will include experienced members of the criminal trial bar, and will cover topics from the viewpoint of both the defense and the prosecution bar.

The topics will include:

1. Opening your case file, when you first get the file or the client first walks into your office
2. Establishing a relationship with you client
3. Dealing with your witnesses
4. Relations with Your Adversary and with the Court
5. Pre-Trial Detention Hearings & Issues
6. Arraignment & Arraignment Form Issues
7. Exchange of Discovery
8. Plea Negotiations, including Proffers
9. PTI / Recovery Court / Mental Health Court
10. Motion Practice, including Motion to Dismiss (Grand Jury or other issues), Discovery Motions & Surveillance Location Motions, Motions in Limine, Severance, Suppression, Motion for Judgment of Acquittal, etc.
11. Signing a Trial Memorandum; and, Pre-Trial Conference
12. Preparing Your Case for Trial
13. Direct & Cross Examination Tips
14. Moving Exhibits/Documents, Etc. into Evidence
15. Introducing and using Exhibits & Documents, including Electronic/Digital Evidence
16. Opening & Closing Statement Tips
17. Jury Charge Tips
18. Sentencing Memorandum Tips.

Registration/information for this virtual program is available at this link: New Attorney Day – 2025